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“Jobs Americans won’t do” is pure BS

Not only is “Jobs Americans won’t do” bullshit, everyone knows it’s bullshit. Not only will Americans do dirty jobs, in a country of 400 million there are a lot of people who love to do these jobs.

In Honor of Jack “Bones” Burton

High school biology teacher Jack Burton’s dream job was driving a truck across country where the only people he’d have to talk to will be on the other end of a CB radio.

Cookbook reviews on Goodreads linked on Jerry Stratton

Many vintage cookbooks and a handful of newer cookbooks; for the recent reviews I’ve made at least three recipes from each book before reviewing it.

Aunt Jenny’s Old-Fashioned Christmas Cookies

Spry shortening’s 1952 Christmas cookie book was one of many by which they attempted to compete with Crisco.

Walk toward the fire

Trump reassures crowd after assassination attempt fails.

Still Standing

Trump reassures crowd after assassination attempt fails.

Tempt Them with Tastier Foods: Second Printing

The second printing of Tempt Them with Tastier Foods contains several newly-discovered Eddie Doucette recipes, as well as an interview with the chef’s son, Eddie Doucette III.

Term limits, incumbency, and the permanent state

Much of what comes under the name “term limits” today seems more likely to strengthen the bureaucratic state than weaken it. Term limits are being co-opted by the permanent state to weaken the power of elections to change the system.

A Centennial Meal for the Sestercentennial

How did Americans in 1876 celebrate the centennial culinarily? Some of their recipes are surprisingly modern, and some are unique flavors worthy of resurrecting.

Summer Ices Part Three: A Trilogy of Frozen Desserts

In what is rapidly becoming a new tradition, here are two more ice creams plus an icy sorbet to help cool your summer in 2024.